‘The hospitality industry has changed greatly post-pandemic’ says Deborah Tillbrook, ‘Not only did Covid 19 make the distribution & serving of food very different, but it also galvanised the pace of sustainability advancements within the industry.'
It’s been a successful summer in Sheffield as we’ve hosted a number of high-profile events (the Women’s Euros being a particular highlight) and some of hotels and venues having record breaking months. Conferences have played no small part in this and the team at Conference Sheffield have had one of our busiest and most successful summers to date. Here are a few of our highlights showing why Sheffield really does make for a smart event move.
Sheffield street artist Peachzz has completed a new large-scale wildlife mural on the side of the Cubo building, overlooking Pound’s Park in Sheffield City Centre.
See Sheffield’s knife grinding history brought to life at Shepherd Wheel Workshop.
Fresh from sell out shows at The SSE Belfast Arena and Vicar Street Dublin Neil Delamere is back on the road with a brand new epic stand-up show, and will perform at The Leadmill on Sunday 14th September. Join Neil Delamere as he takes on life’s absurdities in his own inimitable way. A celebration of the altogether too frequent weaknesses that make us human. Don’t miss the hilarious Achilles Neil.
The Leadmill is Sheffield’s longest running live music venue and nightclub. It first opened its doors in 1980 and has been a creative hub in Sheffield for nearly 40 years, home to live music, club events, theatre, comedy & film screenings.
Join researcher and educator Joycelyn Longdon as she discusses 'Natural Connection', her deeply researched exploration of environmental justice, community wisdom, and the many ways we can drive positive change.
Love to Climb is run by very experienced climber and coach Katherine Schirrmacher. She can give you a truly bespoke climbing experience tailoring to your exact needs. She knows the Peak District intimately and can find great spots to climb in most weather, either on the rough, rounded gritstone edges for bouldering and trad climbing or on the grey cliffs in the White Peak for sport climbing.
Over the last year (and despite the pandemic) Hillsborough has seen an influx of exciting new independent businesses, bringing a fresher feel and attracting new visitors to this reinvigorated part of Sheffield.
Four specially designed tote bags encouraging people in Sheffield to shop local will be available from a selection of independent retailers across the city.